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Violence
Some
Domestic violence and physical abuse; depictions of religious coercion; nothing gratuitous
Language
Some
Moderate language; authentic teen voice in verse
Sexual Content
A lot
Sexual abuse within the family is depicted; Pattyn's sexuality and a teen sexual relationship are explored with honesty
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal substance use
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Religious trauma, domestic violence, and the psychological damage of a childhood spent in an abusive household; the ending is devastating
What this book is about
Pattyn Von Stratten lives under the rule of her fundamentalist Mormon father in rural Nevada—a household of violence, rigid religious law, and silence about abuse. Ellen Hopkins's novel in verse follows Pattyn as she is sent to live with her aunt for the summer and discovers a different way to exist. Contains sexual abuse, domestic violence, and a devastating ending.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Sexual abuse and domestic violence depicted
Devastating ending
Religious trauma as a central theme
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